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I can not double click on any InDesign files in folders as they show up as PDF icons. I have to go and open everything through InDesign. Why are my files showing up as PDF file and not .indd files like they were saved? How do I fix this?
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Hi Shelly,
Bob is absolutely correct.
Looks like you are using Windows OS. In order to help you out, I have created a GIF:
You may also click on the link below to know how you can change the file association:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-change-file-associations-in-windows-2624477
Just in case you are using macOS, you may check the steps given on:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-file-types-os-x/
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Ashutosh
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That's an operating system level issue. Change the file association for INDD back to InDesign.
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Can you give me some help with what steps to take to do that?
thank you
Shelly Copland
Graphic Design / Marketing
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
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I FINALLY got it to work, yeay
Thank you!
Debbie
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Hi Shelly,
Bob is absolutely correct.
Looks like you are using Windows OS. In order to help you out, I have created a GIF:
You may also click on the link below to know how you can change the file association:
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-change-file-associations-in-windows-2624477
Just in case you are using macOS, you may check the steps given on:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-file-types-os-x/
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Ashutosh
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YOU ROCK! I will go give this a try and let you know if I was successful!
thank you!
Shelly Copland
Graphic Design / Marketing
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
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Thanks so much for this Ashutosh - I've had this issue for a while now and have just been putting up with it - so happy I've fixed it!
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I got it to work. Debbie
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Having same issue. Sadly this looks like it has been an issue for quite awhile. Any ideas? I've already tried the good suggestions given here. Thank you! Debbie